Panda Fest to celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander cultures in Scottsdale

Scottsdale will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures with a special festival in late November.

Panda Fest, which takes place at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick from Nov. 21-23, will feature over 120 asian food vendors, over 30 artisans and more, according to a press release. The event has food and entertainment offerings inspired by China, Japan, Korean, Vietnam, Thailand and more.

The event is the last stop in a multi-city tour that has included cities such as Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more. The entertainment offerings included authentic and fusion food vendors, as well as a curated marketplace of more than 30 artists offering clothing, accessories, crafts and more. There will also be traditional arts like sugar painting and calligraphy as well as modern K-pop dance routings, theatrical performances, lion dances and more.

A 15-foot inflatable panda will take center stage at the event, surrounded by a panda bounce ring, themed sweets, games, souvenirs and more.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is located at 7555 N. Pima Road.

For more information about Panda Fest and to purchase tickets for the event, visit https://www.pandafests.com/.